U.S. patent application number 16/372375 was filed with the patent office on 2020-02-20 for adjustable vaporizer that accepts atomizers having different dimensions.
The applicant listed for this patent is Shenzhen Yocan Technology Co., Ltd.. Invention is credited to Asad Awawdeh, Liu Xiaojun.
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Family ID | 66059785 |
Filed Date | 2020-02-20 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200054074 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Xiaojun; Liu ; et
al. |
February 20, 2020 |
Adjustable Vaporizer That Accepts Atomizers Having Different
Dimensions
Abstract
An adjustable vaporizer that receives atomizers having different
dimensions is provided. In one embodiment, an adjustable vaporizer
is provided that includes an adjustable aperture located at a top
portion of the adjustable vaporizer that adjusts to receive
atomizers having a range of diameters. The adjustable vaporizer
also includes an adjustable atomizer chamber aligned with the
adjustable aperture that adjusts to receive atomizers having a
range of lengths.
Inventors: |
Xiaojun; Liu; (Shenzhen,
Guangdong, CN) ; Awawdeh; Asad; (Lodi, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Shenzhen Yocan Technology Co., Ltd. |
Shenzhen |
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CN |
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Family ID: |
66059785 |
Appl. No.: |
16/372375 |
Filed: |
April 1, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A24F 1/32 20130101; A24F
47/008 20130101; H05B 1/0227 20130101; H05B 3/46 20130101; A24F
40/40 20200101; A24F 40/10 20200101; A24F 9/16 20130101; H05B 3/24
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A24F 47/00 20060101
A24F047/00; H05B 3/46 20060101 H05B003/46; A24F 1/32 20060101
A24F001/32; A24F 9/16 20060101 A24F009/16 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Aug 6, 2018 |
CN |
201821255493.3 |
Claims
1. An adjustable vaporizer that receives atomizers having a range
of lengths and diameters, the adjustable vaporizer comprising: a
case; an adjustable aperture located on the case that adjusts to
receive atomizers having a range of diameters; and an adjustable
atomizer chamber aligned with the adjustable aperture that adjusts
to receive atomizers having a range of lengths.
2. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 1, further comprising
turntable components that adjust the adjustable aperture.
3. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 2, wherein the turntable
components include a turntable that is rotated in a first direction
to increase a size of the adjustable aperture and rotated in a
second direction to decrease the size of the adjustable
aperture.
4. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 3, wherein a side wall of the
turntable includes grooves for increasing friction.
5. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 4, wherein the side wall of
the turntable extends outside the case.
6. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 3, wherein the turntable
components include a plurality of diameter plates that have slating
plates that are inserted into corresponding chutes in the
turntable, wherein each diameter plate has a pin on a top surface,
and wherein the plurality of diameter plates each have a surface
that forms a part of the adjustable aperture.
7. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 6, further comprising: a
silicone component; and a lower cover having a annular groove,
wherein the silicone component is inserted in the annular groove to
form a reduced friction surface, and wherein the turntable is
inserted into the annular groove onto the reduced friction surface
to form a turntable assembly.
8. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 7, further comprising a rear
cover that includes a round cover, wherein the round cover includes
a plurality of second round chutes, wherein the turntable assembly
mounts to the rear cover so that the pins on the diameters plates
are inserted into the second round chutes, and wherein the first
and second chutes restrict the slanting plates and the pins,
respectively, so that rotating the turntable causes the adjustable
aperture to increase or decrease in size.
9. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the adjustable
aperture is located on a top portion of the case.
10. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 1, further comprising button
components that adjust a depth of the adjustable atomizer
chamber.
11. The vaporizer of claim 10, wherein the button components
comprise: a bracket; and a button adapter base having a cylinder
that fits into the bracket so that the bracket and the button
adapter base form the adjustable atomizer chamber.
12. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 11, wherein button adapter
base includes a chamber base surface that forms a bottom of the
adjustable atomizer chamber.
13. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 12, wherein the button
adapter slides within the front cover to adjust a depth of the
adjustable atomizer chamber.
14. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 13, wherein the button
adapter slides between one of three locking positions.
15. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 14, wherein the button
adapter is located on a side surface of the adjustable
vaporizer.
16. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 1, further comprising one or
more indicators that indicate a status of the adjustable
vaporizer.
17. An adjustable vaporizer that adjusts to receive atomizers
having a range of lengths and a range of diameters, the adjustable
vaporizer comprising: means for adjusting a diameter of an
adjustable aperture to receive a selected atomizer having a
selected diameter within the range of diameters; and means for
adjusting a depth of an atomizer chamber that is aligned with the
adjustable aperture to receive the selected atomizer having a
selected length within the range of lengths.
18. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 17, wherein the means for
adjusting the diameter of the adjustable aperture comprises a
turntable that is rotated in a first direction to increase a size
of the adjustable aperture and rotated in a second direction to
decrease the size of the adjustable aperture
19. The adjustable vaporizer of claim 17, wherein the means for
adjusting the depth of the atomizer chamber comprises a button
adapter that slides along a side surface of the vaporizer to adjust
the depth of the atomizer chamber.
20. A method for operating an adjustable vaporizer, the method
comprising: adjusting a depth of an atomizer chamber to receive an
atomizer having a selected length; adjusting a diameter of an
adjustable aperture to match a diameter of the atomizer; and
wherein the selected length of the atomizer is within a range of
lengths and the diameter of the atomizer is within a range of
diameters.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of a
Chinese Patent Application entitled "Electronic Cigarette Capable
of Being Adapted to Atomizers with Different Lengths and
Diameters", having Application No. 201821255493.3, filed on Aug. 6,
2018. The entirety of the aforementioned patent document is
incorporated herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates to vaporizers, and more
specifically to adjustable vaporizers that accept atomizers having
different dimensions.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
[0003] As an alternative to cigarettes, an electronic cigarette
"e-cigarette" is mainly used to simulate the feeling of smoking
without affecting health. The existing electronic cigarette
includes two parts, a vaporizer and an atomizer. The vaporizer
includes a battery that supplies power. The atomizer includes a
heating element and a liquid, which can be referred to as smoke
oil. When the atomizer is installed in the vaporizer, a mechanical
or pneumatic switch at one end of the vaporizer can be activated to
complete an electrical circuit between the heating element and the
battery. The smoke oil is atomized by the heating element and
discharged from another end of the atomizer, thereby allowing a
user to inhale a cloud of smoke. The smoke oil that is contained in
the atomizer determines the quality and taste of the smoke.
[0004] The heating element of the atomizer is a spring-like heating
wire which is formed by winding a heating wire component on a fixed
carrier. When the heating wire is energized, the smoke liquid
stored in the atomizer is adsorbed on the fixed carrier and
atomized by the heating action of heating wire. The atomizer can be
removed from the vaporizer and replaced when all the smoke oil is
atomized or if the user desires to consume a different type of
smoke oil.
[0005] Unfortunately, vaporizers are designed to work with
atomizers having specific dimensions (e.g., fixed diameter and
fixed length). Thus, for a particular vaporizer, only atomizers
having dimensions compatible with that vaporizer can be used.
However, consumers may desire to consume specific types of smoke
oil that are only available in atomizers having different sizes. To
use these atomizers it may be necessary for a consumer to purchase
additional vaporizers that are compatible with the size of the
atomizers. This can significantly increase costs to the
consumer.
[0006] Therefore, it is desirable to have a vaporizer that can
operate with atomizers having different dimensions.
SUMMARY
[0007] In various exemplary embodiments, an adjustable vaporizer is
provided which can be adjusted to work with atomizers of different
lengths and diameters. The adjustable vaporizer comprises an outer
case composed of an outer casing and a rear cover. An atomizer is
placed in an opening in the outer case that is formed by an
adjustable aperture. The atomizer is held in position by rotating a
turntable component on the outer case that adjusts the diameter of
the aperture to exert clamping force on the atomizer. In this way
the vaporizer adjusts to atomizers having different outer
diameters. The adjustable vaporizer also includes components for
adjusting the expansion and contraction of an atomizer chamber into
which an atomizer is inserted. This allows the atomizer chamber to
be adjusted to accept atomizers of different lengths. By providing
adjustments for both atomizer diameter and length, the adjustable
vaporizer can accept a wide range of atomizers and is therefore
more flexible, convenient, and cost efficient over traditional
vaporizers that accept only one size of atomizer.
[0008] In one embodiment, an adjustable vaporizer is provided that
receives atomizers having a different dimensions. The adjustable
vaporizer includes a case having a top portion, and an adjustable
aperture located at the top portion that adjusts to receive
atomizers having a range of diameters. The adjustable vaporizer
also includes an adjustable atomizer chamber aligned with the
adjustable aperture that adjusts to receive atomizers having a
range of lengths.
[0009] In another embodiment, an adjustable vaporizer is provided
that receives atomizers having a range of lengths and diameters.
The adjustable vaporizer comprises means for adjusting a diameter
of an adjustable aperture to receive atomizers having different
diameters. The adjustable vaporizer also comprises means for
adjusting a depth of an atomizer chamber that is aligned with the
adjustable aperture to receive atomizer having different
lengths.
[0010] In another embodiment, a method is provided for operating an
adjustable vaporizer that receives atomizers having a range of
lengths and diameters. The method comprises adjusting a depth of an
atomizer chamber to receive atomizers having different lengths, and
adjusting a diameter of an adjustable aperture to receive atomizers
having different diameters.
[0011] The foregoing is a summary and thus contains, by necessity,
simplifications, generalizations and omissions of detail;
consequently it is appreciated that the summary is illustrative
only. Still other methods, and structures and details are set forth
in the detailed description below. This summary does not purport to
define the invention. The invention is defined by the claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The accompanying drawings, where like numerals indicate like
components, illustrate embodiments of the invention.
[0013] FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of an atomizer and an
exemplary embodiment of an adjustable vaporizer.
[0014] FIG. 2 shows a detailed exemplary embodiment of components
included in section A of the exploded view shown in FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 3 shows a detailed exemplary embodiment of components
included in section B of the of the exploded view shown in FIG.
1.
[0016] FIG. 4 shows a detailed exemplary embodiment of components
included in section C of the of the exploded view shown in FIG.
1.
[0017] FIG. 5 shows a detailed exemplary embodiment of components
included in section D of the of the exploded view shown in FIG.
1.
[0018] FIG. 6 shows an exemplary embodiment of an outer case
component included in section E of the of the exploded view shown
in FIG. 1.
[0019] FIG. 7 shows an exemplary embodiment of the assembled
components of the atomizer and adjustable vaporizer shown in FIG.
1.
[0020] FIG. 8 shows perspective views of exemplary embodiments of
turntable components included in section C.
[0021] FIG. 9 shows perspective views of exemplary embodiments of
button components included in section D.
[0022] FIG. 10 shows an exemplary embodiment of a side view of the
assembled adjustable vaporizer with an installed atomizer.
[0023] FIG. 11 shows an exemplary embodiment of a top view of the
assembled adjustable vaporizer with an installed atomizer.
[0024] FIG. 12 shows an exemplary embodiment of a perspective view
of the assembled adjustable vaporizer shown in FIG. 7.
[0025] FIG. 13 shows an exemplary embodiment of a method for
operating an adjustable vaporizer to utilize atomizers having
different dimensions.
[0026] FIG. 14 shows a diagram that illustrates how the button
components adjust for atomizers of different lengths.
[0027] FIG. 15 shows a diagram that illustrates various LED
configurations of the adjustable vaporizer.
[0028] FIG. 16 shows a diagram that illustrates the adjustment of
the aperture from a largest to a smallest diameter.
[0029] FIG. 17 shows a diagram of an adjustable vaporizer.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] In various exemplary embodiments, an adjustable vaporizer
that accepts atomizers having different dimensions is disclosed.
Reference will now be made in detail to some embodiments of the
adjustable vaporizer, examples of which are illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
[0031] FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of an atomizer and an
exemplary embodiment of an adjustable vaporizer. As illustrated in
FIG. 1, the exploded view comprises components 1-29. The components
1-29 are grouped into sections A-E. For example, section A includes
components 1-7, section B included components 8-11, section C
includes components 12-18, section D includes components 19-28, and
section E includes component 29. In an exemplary embodiment, the
atomizer comprises the components in sections A-B and the
adjustable vaporizer comprises the components in sections C-E. More
detailed descriptions of the components included in each section
are provided below.
[0032] FIG. 2 shows a detailed exemplary embodiment of components
included in section A of the atomizer shown in FIG. 1. As
illustrated in FIG. 2, section A includes components 1-7. For
example, the components of section A include mouthpiece 1, atomizer
connector 2 having a through-hole, glass sleeve 3, ceramic heating
element 4, atomizer rubber doughnut 5, hollow electrode 6, and
inner atomizer electrode holder 7.
[0033] The lower portion of the atomizer mouthpiece 1 is provided
with a cone boss, and the cone boss is provided with a
through-hole. The inside of the through-hole is provided with an
internal thread and the atomizer connector 2 is connected to the
mouthpiece 1 through the internal thread.
[0034] The lower end of the atomizer mouthpiece 1 is screwed to the
atomizer connector 2, and the glass sleeve 3 is jacketed on the
atomizer connector 2. The upper end of the glass sleeve 3 is placed
on the lower end side edge of the atomizer mouthpiece 1 to cover
the cone boss of the lower end of the atomizer mouthpiece 1. The
lower end of the atomizer connector 2 wraps the upper end of the
atomizer electrode holder 7.
[0035] The ceramic heating element 4 is placed at the step of an
upper portion of the inner atomizer electrode holder 7. The hollow
electrode 6 and the atomizer rubber donut 5 are sequentially placed
in a lower portion of the inner atomizer electrode holder 7. The
hollow electrode 6 is inserted into the through-hole of the
atomizer rubber donut 5. The ceramic heating element 4 is wound
with heating wire. The lower cylinder outer wall of the atomizer
electrode holder 7 is provided with multiple holes for smoke
extraction.
[0036] FIG. 3 shows a detailed exemplary embodiment of components
included in section B of the atomizer shown in FIG. 1. As
illustrated in FIG. 3, section B includes components 8-11. For
example, the components of section B include a first adapter rubber
doughnut 8, adapter electrode 9, adapter electrode holder 10, and
second adapter rubber doughnut 11. The components of sections A-B
fit together to complete the atomizer assembly.
[0037] FIG. 4 shows a detailed exemplary embodiment of components
included in section C of the adjustable vaporizer shown in FIG. 1.
The components of section C can be referred to as turntable
components that control an adjustable aperture of the adjustable
vaporizer to allow the adjustable vaporizer to accept atomizers
having different diameters.
[0038] As illustrated in FIG. 4, section C includes components
12-18. For example, the components of section C include work switch
12, multiple diameter plates 13, printed circuit board (PCB) 14,
turntable 15, turntable silicone 16, lower cover 17, and rear cover
18. A more detailed description of the components in section C is
provided below.
[0039] FIG. 5 shows a detailed exemplary embodiment of components
included in section D of the adjustable vaporizer shown in FIG. 1.
The components of section D can be referred to as button components
that control the depth of an atomizer chamber of the adjustable
vaporizer to allow the adjustable vaporizer to accept atomizers
having different lengths.
[0040] As illustrated in FIG. 5, section D includes components
19-28. For example, the components of section D include work magnet
19, base electrode 20, bracket 21, button adapter base 22, spring
23, bead 24, battery 25, adapter base spring 26, first adapter base
insulating doughnut 27, and second adapter base insulating doughnut
28. A more detailed description of the components in section D is
provided below.
[0041] FIG. 6 shows a detailed exemplary embodiment of the
component included in section E of the adjustable vaporizer shown
in FIG. 1. The component in section E comprises an outer case 29 of
the adjustable vaporizer shown in FIG. 1. The outer casing 29 is
provided with a battery receiving cavity, which is a vertical
cavity that holds the battery 25 shown in section D.
[0042] FIG. 7 shows an exemplary embodiment of a cross-sectional
view of the assembled components of the atomizer and adjustable
vaporizer shown in FIG. 1. The cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 7
illustrates how all the components of sections A-E fit
together.
[0043] As illustrated in FIG. 7, the turntable 15 operates to
adjust the adjustable aperture to allow the adjustable vaporizer to
accept atomizers having different diameters. Also shown in FIG. 7,
the button adapter base 22 operates to adjust the atomizer chamber
depth to allow the adjustable vaporizer to accept atomizers having
different lengths.
[0044] FIG. 8 shows perspective views of exemplary embodiments of
the components 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 and of section C. As illustrated
in FIG. 8, the components 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 fit together to
provide an adjustable aperture for the adjustable vaporizer shown
in FIG. 1.
[0045] As illustrated in FIG. 8, a diameter plate 13 is shown. In
an exemplary embodiment, the adjustable vaporizer utilizes six
diameter plates to provide an adjustable aperture. The diameter
plate 13 includes a trapezoidal body 131 having a round convex
pillar (or pin) 132 on the right side of a top surface. The
trapezoidal body 131 includes a slanting plate 133 on the right
side of a lower surface. The slanting plate 133 aligns with the
angle of the right edge of the trapezoidal body 131.
[0046] Also illustrated in FIG. 8 is the turntable 15 that includes
a textured edge surface 152. For example, in this embodiment, the
textured edge surface includes grooves 152 that provide friction to
allow the turntable to be manual rotated by the fingers of a user
without slipping. The turntable 15 also includes an opening 153
that will allow an atomizer to pass through. The top surface of the
turntable 15 includes multiple round chutes 151 that are shaped to
accept the slanting plate 133 of diameter plates 13. Thus, in this
embodiment, six diameter plates 13 can be mounted or installed into
six round chutes 151 of the turntable 15.
[0047] A bottom view of the turntable 15 illustrates a convex
circular feature 154 that provides a bottom surface on which the
turntable slides when rotated. The bottom circular feature 154 of
the turntable 15 mates with the turntable silicone 16 (having
opening 157) and together these components are inserted into an
annular groove 155 of the lower cover 17. The lower cover 17 is
located on the upper portion of the outer casing 29, and the outer
ring of the turntable 15 is exposed at a joint between the outer
casing 29 and the rear cover 18. The lower cover 17 also includes
an opening 156. When assembled, the turntable opening 153, the
turntable silicone opening 157, and the lower cover opening 156 all
align to allow an atomizer to pass through.
[0048] The perspective view 158 illustrates the assembly of
diameter plates 13, turntable 15, turntable silicone 16, and lower
cover 17. As can be seen in the view 158, six plates 13 combine to
form an adjustable aperture 159. For example, a middle portion of
each diameter plate 13 forms a jaw for holding an atomizer in
position. Rotating the turntable 15 can enlarge or reduce the
aperture 159 formed by the six jaws of the diameter plates.
[0049] A bottom perspective view of the rear cover 18 is shown. A
top portion of the rear cover 18 is provided with a round cover 160
having a through-hole or opening 161. The round cover 160 includes
second round chutes 181 arranged on a bottom surface inside the
round cover 160. The second round chutes 181 are located on the
bottom surface of the round cover 160 to correspond with the first
round chutes 151. The assembly shown in view 158 mounts to the rear
cover 18 so that the round pillars or pins 132 of the diameter
plates 13 are inserted within the second round chutes 181. Thus,
the pins 132 are restricted to move within the second round chutes
181 and the slanting plate 133 are restricted to move within the
first round chutes 151. When the turntable 15 is manually rotated,
the restrictions on the slanting plates 133 and the pins 132 cause
the diameter plates 13 to move such that the adjustable aperture
159 increases or decreases in size. For example, rotating the
turntable 15 drives the diameter plates 13 to move along the first
round chutes 151 and the second round chutes 181 so that the gap of
the middle part of each of the diameter plates is enlarged or
reduced after being moved to form the adjustable aperture 159.
[0050] FIG. 9 shows perspective views of exemplary embodiments of
the component 18 of section C and components 21 and 22 of section
D. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the components 18, 21, and 22 fit
together to provide an adjustable depth atomizer chamber for the
adjustable vaporizer shown in FIG. 1.
[0051] The bracket 21 is located in the outer casing 29, and a
cylinder 211 is cut out on an upper side of the bracket 21. An
opening for an atomizer chamber 231 is formed within the cylinder
211. The cylinder 211 is provided with adapter parts therein, and
one side of the cylinder is provided with a sliding block that
includes a mounting slot 214 that slides in the inner side sliding
groove of the front cover 18. The lower part of the bracket 21
forms a square body 212 that includes a square notch that is opened
on one side of the square body. Multiple rows of coaxial holes 213
are located on both side boards of the square notch.
[0052] The button adapter base 22 is provided with a side plate 221
that is capable of sliding within the square notch of the bracket
21 and along the multiple of coaxial holes 213. A bearing cylinder
223 is located on an inner side of the side plate 221. Within the
bearing cylinder 223 is a chamber base surface 226 that forms an
adjustable atomizer chamber base when the button 22 is assembled
with the bracket 21.
[0053] A circular hole 222 is provided at a side of the joint
between the side plate 221 and the bearing cylinder 223. A second
circular hole on the backside of the button 22 is unseen in this
view but is located in a similar position on the button 22 as the
circular hole 222.
[0054] The spring 23 and two beads 24 (not shown) are combined so
that the two beads 24 are placed at both ends of the spring 23. The
spring 23 and beads 24 are captured with the two circular holes 222
so that a portion of each bead protrudes through each circular hole
222. When the bearing cylinder 223 is inserted into the bracket 21,
the portion of the beads 24 protruding through the circular holes
222 can embed in corresponding coaxial holes 213. Thus, when the
bearing cylinder 223 of the button adapter base 22 is placed in the
gap of the square 212, the beads vertically slide and lock into
selected coaxial holes 213, which allows adapter base 22 to move up
and down by the bearing cylinder 223, thereby controlling the
expansion and contraction of the atomizer chamber as the chamber
base surface 226 moves with the position of the button 22.
[0055] In an exemplary embodiment, the bearing cylinder 223 is
provided with a donut plate in the through-hole, and the lower side
cavity of the donut plate is provided with first adapter base
insulating donut 27. The first adapter base insulating donut 27 is
provided with the adapter base electrode 2 in the through-hole. The
upper side edge of the adapter base electrode 20 provided with a
convex ring, the top of it sits against the upper through-hole step
of the first adapter base insulating donut 27, and below is
provided with an adapter base spring 26. The outer side of the
upper cylinder of the first adapter base insulation donut 27 is
arranged at the lower annular surface of the donut plate bearing
the cylinder 223 and is provided with a magnet 19 on the outer wall
of the upper first adapter base insulating donut 27. The magnet 19
is placed on the upper of the donut plate, the lower end face of
the first adapter base insulation donut 27 is provided with a
second adapter base insulation donut 28.
[0056] The upper of adapter base electrode 20 contacts the adapter
electrode 9, and the adapter electrode 9 is sleeved with a second
adapter rubber donut 11, which is located in the through-hole of
the adapter electrode holder 10, and is provided with a first
adapter rubber donut 8 between the through-hole and the inner donut
of the adapter electrode holder 10. The top of adapter electrode 9
is in contact with the lower of the hollow electrode 6, and the top
of the adapter electrode holder 10 is threaded to connect the lower
end of the atomizer electrode holder 7.
[0057] An assembly view 230 shows the assembly of the button
adapter base 22 with the bracket 21. When these components are
assembled, an adjustable atomizer chamber 224 is formed. The
adjustable atomizer chamber 224 can receive atomizers of varying
lengths. A chamber base surface 226 moves up and down with the
movement of the button 22 so that the atomizer chamber provides an
adjustable depth. For example, pushing up the button adapter base
22 causes the chamber base surface 226 to rise, thereby raising the
position of the atomizer and exposing the atomizer to a greater
extent outside the casing. Pushing the button adapter base 22 down
causes the chamber base surface 226 to lower, thereby lowering the
position of the atomizer so that a portion of the nozzle of the
atomizer is received within the vaporizer housing.
[0058] FIG. 10 shows an exemplary embodiment of a side view of the
assembled adjustable vaporizer with an installed atomizer. As
illustrated in FIG. 10, the turntable 15 is used to adjust the
diameter of an opening (or aperture) into which the atomizer is
inserted into the adjustable vaporizer. The button adapter base 22
is used to adjust the chamber base 226 to adjust the depth of the
atomizer chamber 224. By adjusting the depth of the atomizer
chamber 224, atomizers of different lengths can be received by the
adjustable vaporizer.
[0059] FIG. 11 shows an exemplary embodiment of a top view of the
adjustable vaporizer with an installed atomizer. This top view
illustrates how rotating the turntable 15 causes the diameter
plates 13 to adjust the size of the adjustable aperture to receive
atomizers of different diameters. For example, as shown in FIG. 11,
the vaporizer is set to accept an atomizer having a diameter Dl.
Rotating the turntable 15 will allow the vaporizer to accept
atomizers having diameters larger or smaller than Dl.
[0060] FIG. 12 shows an exemplary embodiment of a perspective view
of the assembled adjustable vaporizer shown in FIG. 7. As
illustrated in FIG. 12, rotating the turntable 15 moves the
diameter plates 13 causing the size of the adjustable aperture 159
to increase or decrease. Sliding the button adapter base 22 causes
the chamber base 226 to adjust the depth of the atomizer chamber
224. By adjusting the depth of the atomizer chamber 224, atomizers
of different lengths can be received by the adjustable
vaporizer.
[0061] FIG. 13 shows an exemplary embodiment of a method 1300 for
operating an adjustable vaporizer to utilize atomizers having
different dimensions. For example, the method 1300 is suitable for
use with the adjustable vaporizer shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 7, and
various other figures described herein.
[0062] At block 1302, an adjustable aperture of the adjustable
vaporizer is adjusted to its largest diameter. For example, the
turntable 15 is rotated to move the diameter plates 13 to increase
the size of the adjustable aperture to its largest size.
[0063] At block 1304, an atomizer chamber is adjusted to its
shortest length. For example, the button adapter base 22 is raised
to its highest position to raise the chamber base 226 to adjust the
depth of the atomizer chamber 224 to its shortest depth.
[0064] At block 1306, an atomizer is inserted into the aperture.
For example, an atomizer having a diameter within a selected
diameter range and a length within a selected length range is
inserted into the adjustable aperture 159 of the adjustable
aperture until it contacts the chamber base 226.
[0065] At block 1308, the atomizer chamber is adjusted to obtain a
desired chamber depth. For example, the button adapter base 22 is
moved to a position that adjusts the chamber base 226 to adjust the
depth of the atomizer chamber 224 to accommodate the length of the
inserted atomizer. For example, the atomizer chamber is adjusted so
that the inserted atomizer extends a desired distance above the top
of the adjustable vaporizer.
[0066] At block 1310, the adjustable aperture is adjusted to clamp
the atomizer in place. For example, the turntable 15 is rotated to
move the diameter plates 13 to contact the sides of the inserted
atomizer thus clamping or securing the atomizer in the adjustable
vaporizer.
[0067] It should be noted that the method 1300 is exemplary and
that changes, modifications, deletions, or additions to the method
operations are within the scope of the exemplary embodiments.
[0068] FIG. 14 shows a diagram that illustrates how operating the
button components adjusts the adjustable vaporizer for atomizers
having different lengths. For example, with the button adapter base
is set at a first position 1402, the atomizer chamber is set to its
largest depth, which results in the exposure of the atomizer above
the vaporizer to be set to the length L1. When the button adapter
base is set at a second position 1404, the atomizer chamber is set
to its mid-range depth, which results in the exposure of the
atomizer above the vaporizer to be set to the length L2. When the
button adapter base is set at a third position 1406, the atomizer
chamber is set to its shortest depth, which results in the exposure
of the atomizer above the vaporizer to be set to the length L3. In
an exemplary embodiment, the first, second, and third positions
correspond to the lock-in of the spring 23 and two beads 24 into
each of the three coaxial holes 213. In an exemplary embodiment,
the atomizer chamber depth can be adjusted up to 10 millimeters
from the first position 1402 to the third position 1406. In other
embodiments, the atomizer chamber depth can be adjusted over a much
larger distance that is greater than 10 millimeters.
[0069] FIG. 15 shows a diagram that illustrates various LED
configurations of the adjustable vaporizer. In an exemplary
embodiment, the LEDs indicate status conditions of the adjustable
vaporizer.
[0070] FIG. 16 shows a diagram that illustrates the adjustment of
the adjustable aperture from a fully open position 1602 (largest
diameter) to a most closed position 1604 (smallest diameter). This
illustrates the range of atomizer diameters that can be utilized
with the adjustable vaporizer. In an exemplary embodiment, the
diameter of the adjustable aperture can adjust from 6-12
millimeters. In another exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the
adjustable aperture can adjust over a much greater range.
[0071] FIG. 17 shows an exemplary embodiment of an adjustable
vaporizer. This embodiment illustrates the adjustable vaporizer
with an outer case component 29 that is made of plastic and a
bracket 21 that is made of metal.
[0072] In various exemplary embodiments, an adjustable vaporizer is
provided that adjusts the size of an aperture by the rotating
turntable to accept atomizers of different diameters. The
adjustable vaporizer also includes a push-pull button that adjusts
the expansion and contraction of an atomizer chamber to accept
atomizers of different length. Thus, the adjustable vaporizer can
be adjusted to accept atomizers having different lengths and
diameters.
[0073] Although certain specific exemplary embodiments are
described above in order to illustrate the invention, the invention
is not limited to the specific embodiments. Accordingly, various
modifications, adaptations, and combinations of various features of
the described embodiments can be practiced without departing from
the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims.
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